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Spec: Bore – 85mm
Stroke – 88mm
Capacity – 499cc
Transmission – Bent drive with 3 speed Armstrong rear wheel hub with clutch.
Cycle maker Rover began experimenting with motorcycles c 1900/1901. Production began in 1903 and ended in 1905 to concentrate on other products after selling 1250 machines.
Taking just 6 weeks John Greenwood designed and built the all new 499cc 3 1/2 HP Rover for the Autumn 1910 Olympia show. Until WW1 this 499cc machine was offered in various forms including this 3 speed hub gear model.
Presented in fully restored condition it runs as well as it looks. V5C present and is on the pioneer register.
Spec: Single cylinder 4 stroke
Bore: 87mm
Stroke: 95mm
Capacity: 654cc
Transmission: 3 speed gearbox with clutch, chain cum belt drive.
Founded by the Lloyd family in 1883 to serve the growing cycle trade. Using Minerva 211cc kits Quadrant started assembling motorcycles and tricycles in 1901 and then machines with their own engines in 1903. Personality clashes led to an unsettled company in the later Edwardian period but they continued development. The business survived until 1928 selling modest numbers of machines.
This 654 Quadrant is an interim model marketed immediately after WW1. It comprises Quadrants own 4 1/2 HP engine mounted in a 1915/16 designed frame with 3 speed stormy archer gearbox. Although in preservation since the 1960’s it has never returned to the road. Wearing its original London registration mark it’s awaiting completion. V5C present.
Specification:
Engine type: 4 stroke OHV Norman engine.
Bore: 55mm
Stroke: 60mm
Capacity: 142cc
Transmission: Direct drive to front wheel
Launched in summer 1919 and initially manufactured by Stafford Auto Scooters of Coventry. The Stafford Mobile Pup was further developed by T.G. John and Co Ltd of Coventry who changed their name to Alvis Car and Engineering Company in 1921.
Registered in 2021 as of 1921 with an age related mark by its late owner who restored it. It’s unknown if this scooter has been run since.
Present V5C
Spec: Opposed twin cylinder side – valve 4 stroke.
Bore: 60.5mm
Stroke: 60mm
Capacity: 348cc
Transmission – Chain cum belt with 2 speed gearbox but no clutch.
Douglas of Kingswood, Bristol entered motorcycle production in 1907 with their 340cc Model A based on the fee (fairy) models gained a lower frame in 1910, mechanical inlet valves in 1912 and a capacity increase to 348cc in 1913. This led to a small range of 348cc machines including 20,000 + machines supplied to the allied war effort.
The model, later coded TS, continued in production until 1926. This Machine was re – imported into the UK 12 years ago, returned to running order and registered with an age related mark. The current owner has carried improvements to this totally unrestored machine. V5C present
1928 Humber 3.49 H.P. OHV Sports Model
Used by the previous owner regularly.
In good running order the bike was previously restored by Ken Blake.
1936 Mark 2 Cammy Vellocette 348cc
Owned, ridden and sprinted regularly by previous owner.
Original registration
Running on castrol r the bike is in good order.
1937 Ariel Red Hunter 350cc.
Restored some time ago, it has been used regularly in Sunbeam Club Runs.
The bike runs well and has a V5C for its original number.
1951 Norton Model 18
Mostly complete project with v5c and old logbook for original number
1951 Sunbeam S8 500cc, restored over 20 years ago
Original frame, engine and original registration. The bike has been fitted with new tyres. It has an old cardboard logbook and V5C and is in good running order.
1956 Matchless G9 Super Clubmans 500cc
We have for sale a Matchless G9 Super Clubman from 1956 presented in a very tidy condition, the bike is a 498cc parallel twin made by AMCfrom 1949 – 1961.
It has a robust three bearing crankshaft engine driving through a Burman four speed gearbox, Teledraulic forks and jam pot rear shock absorbers.
Described as a reliable tourer rather than a racer with high performance this machine runs well and has a current V5C.
1957 BSA Road Rocket 650cc
The bike is a 646cc air – cooled parallel twin produced by the Birmingham Small Arms Company from 1954
to 1958. It was designed by Bert Hopwood as a high performance sports bike based on the A10 Golden Flash.
It featured a 43 bhp engine and full width hubs.
Featuring twin chronometric clocks and tank top rocket mascot. Our road Rocket is in very tidy condition and handles nicely on the road.
It has a current V5C and is ready for a new adventure.
1959 200cc Velocette Valiant
Produced by Velocette from 1957 – 1963.
The bike was launched at the Earls Court Motorcycle Show in 1956.
It has a 192cc flat twin engine based on the LE but converted to OHV and air cooling for simplicity and lightness.
The valiant had the same clutch and four speed gearbox as the MK3 LE and two Amal 363 Mono Bloc carbs fitted and linked by a balancing tube.
Our Velocette comes with V5C and is in good condition. It runs well and is ready for the road.
1959 Ariel Leader
Matching engine and frame number, good running bike it needs fettling.
The bike has V5C and old continuation logbook. There is no Fibreglass on the bike it is all metal tinware.
1959 BSA B31
Twin leading shoe and Pearson crank
New cams, piston and valves
Triumph clutch
Triumph front forks and electronic ignition
2 spark plugs in single cylinder head
1959 Panther 324cc
A pretty panther with a striking red paintwork. On original registration with v5c in nice working order. (more…)
1959 Velocette Venom
Sold new by Kings Motors Ltd Oxford in 1959. All history including old logbook back to day 1. In tidy usable condition, the bike has had replacement big end about 12 months ago and lots of other work, reciepts included. Original registration.
The bike has been worked on by Ralph Semour Previously.
1960 Greeves twin 250cc
Siamese exhaust system, Paddle hubs, the bike is a good runner on a Cambridge number with v5c.
1960 Triton
1960 frame with a 1972 TRP engine with high compression
Twin leading shoe front brake
Steel tank under fibreglass cover
New shocks
1961 BSA Super Rocket
Twin leading shoe front brake
Matching engine and frame
sold new by comerfords
Double dampers and double damper front forks
original single shoe supplied with bike
1961 GREEVES 20DB 197CC
As found condition in good running order with Original Cambridge number with V5C.
The bike also comes with the original speedo which was not fitted to the bike.
1962 Greeves DCX
An older restoration, has got self generating ignition system fitted.
In good running order with V5C. Is on an age related number but original would be reclaimable from DVLA.
1962 Greeves Scottish 350cc
Supplied new to GP Balham London SW12 on 21/10/61 and registered on the 02/02/62.
The bike is on its original registration number with V5C and cardboard logbook.
It has all history going back to day 1.
It is in good running order with a square barrel, head and exhaust which was an after market extra.
1963 Triumph 21 350cc
The bike has had a total restoration and is on an old age related number.
all metal tin-wear including front mudguard and bathtub.
Open to offers.
1975 Mk3 Ducati Street Scrambler.
Originally imported from Italy, I believe it to be in unrestored condition with believed genuine milage of under 8,000 miles. The bike has a v5c on an age related number.
1993 Ducati 888 S. First registered on 21st May 1993.
The machine has been made to look like a Ducati 888 SP. The instrument panel, front and rear mudguard are all carbon fibre. Milage believed to be genuine at 18,413 miles.
In January 1946 the BSA B31 was joined by a Competition variant, the B32, which boasted a high-level exhaust system, 21″ front wheel, additional chromium plating, a crankcase shield and lowered gearing. Here at Pete’s bikes we are able to offer this 1952 Model for sale.
An excellent example of a 1949 BSA B32.
BSA Bantam Sprinter – nominal 123cc
Has been started since we acquired it. No history known but engine stamped with the name M Benn. Its likely the rolling chassis was built by or for the first owner.
Maurice (Mole) Benn (d2011) along with John Hogan, George Todd and Roy Bacon was a leading tuner/engine developer of the BSA 123cc Bantam Engine. From New Maldon, Surrey, Mole as well as building complete machines and loose engines raced Bantams at short circuit meetings including with the Bantam Racing Club and entered 2 ultra lightweight (125) IoM TT races finishing 29th in 1963 @ 65.78mph and 35th the following year @ 67.37mph with a fastest lap of over 70mph.
Period magazine articles featured Mole Benn with one of the tiny Bantam powered racers he built, able to hit over 90mph it was just over 31 inches tall at its highest point. He was also a MV Augusta lightweight racing motorcycle enthusiast, owning a small number of ohc models. Mole’s brother Sam also raced.